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fj 1 he s Impendent. S5 J. W; ROBERTS. SeboicS fo agictiifttfe, ecfjwics, SHs, etog, d' fieilltefql-e. E4ittr-ai4 frrpriettr. Sfrfe J,- k- .. v! VOLUME VI, NUMBER 19. i 0SKAL00SA, KANSAS, DECEMBER 30, 1865. - - J X WHOLE NUMBER. 171. Jdf- A - t : i 4-if "' ' ' . $rirjhtal For the Indep endcnU UC.TIATV LOVJE. BT OBTB1. Fellow-trareten on the highway Leading to lh borne abore, If on earth von would be trappy, Erer chcriih human lore. Fame' high court may be alluring, lint no parl.nd tune ere wove flat power to aoothe the aching head Like the touch of human lore. Pleasure, wealth, and pride may call as, In their jil Jed bow'ri to rare; But in virtueV humbler pathways. Bloom the sweetest flow'n of lore. Ti not when Mcf t Sth health and gladness That Its priceless worth we prore; But in homes of pain and sadness, Blessings flow (rout human lore. Brothers, sisters, with me passing From this home to one above, If on earth we would be happy, We must cherish human lore. " "Though the mills of God grind rluwir, Vet they grind exceeding small ; Though with patience (Ic stands waiting, With exactness grinds He all. From tte Gt-naa. jiclttM gktkh the Coiners. j- t FROM THE DIART OF A DETECTIVE. -During-lhe year of 1847 ilie West was flooded with a counterfeit coin. It was so well manufactured that it passed readily. The evil al last became so great that the United States authorities requested that a skillful detective might be sent to ferret out the nesUof coiners I was fixed upon to perforin that duty. . I had nothing to guide rue. The fact, however, that Chicago was the city where ihe counterfeit coin was most abundant, led me to suspect tnnt me manufactory was somewhere within its limits. It was. therefore, to the capital of the West that I proceeded. I spent five weeks in the city without gaining the slightest clew to the counterfeiters. I began to grow discouraged, and really thought I should bo obliged to return home without hating achieved any result. One day I received a letter fiom my wife requesting me to send some money, as she was out of funds. I went to the bank and asked for a draft, at the same time handing a sum tif mon ey to pay for it.in which there were sev eral half dollars. The cletk pushed three of them back tome,saying, "Coun terfeit." What !' said 1, 'you do n't mean to tell me those half dollars are counter feit?' 1 do.' Are you certain V Perfectly certain. They are remark ably execuied.bul are deficient in weight. -See for yourself.' Ami h nhtced one in the balance agiinst a genuine half dollar, and the latter brought up the former. This w the bost counterfeit coin I ever saw in my life, I exclaimed, ex- amininn them closely. I" all the coun- terfarit, money in circalation here of the suae character as this?' O, dear, no,' the clerk replied, 'it is not nearly so well done. These are the work of the famous New York counter feiter. Ned"Wi.Ielt. I know themwell. for I have handled a great many in my time. Here is some of the money that is circulating here," he additl, taking "lialf dollars from a drawer. 'You see that the milling is not so well don? as Ned Willelt's, although this is pretty goodtoo.'u . , I compared the two and found that .lie was right. 1 supplied the place of the three counterfeits with good soin. aha'returned the former to my pocket. A few days after this I received in formation which caused soe to take a journey to a 'small village about thirty miles from Chicago. I arrived there at nigh'l and took up j quarters at the orilyv'tavern in lite place. It was a wretched dwelling, and kept by an old nan and woman, the surliest couple, I think, it has ever been my Jot lo meet. In answer as to whether I could have a lodging there that night, I noticed-the host gave a particular look at his wife, and after some whispering. I was inform ed in the most ungracious manner pos sible that I couhi have a bed. , I have Jrcquenilyjin the course of my life been-obliircd toffiui. un with wretch ed accommoaatioas, eo I djd notallow my equanimity cf temper to be destroy ed by the miserable sleeping apartments into which I was ushered after I bad fin ished my repast. The chamber was of small size, and certainly well ventilated, for I could see the stars through the toof. The bed was simply a bag of straw thrown into one corner of the room, without sheet or covering of any kind. This last fact, however, was not of much consequence, as it was Summer and oppressively hot. I stood for more than an hour gazing, out of the opening which served for a window. Before me was an immense prairie, the limits of which I could not see. The tavern in which 1 had taken up my abode appeared to be isolated from all other dwellings, and save the croak of the tree - tot. d and the hum o the locust, not a sound reached my ear. It was a beautiful niooulight night, so bright that I could see to read the small est priut. At last I began to grow weary, and throwing myself on my pallet I was soon plunged in deep slumber. How long 1 slept I know not, but I was awakened by a dull sound, which resembled some one hammering in the distance. I sup pose it was the peculiarity of the sound which awoke me, fur it was by no means leud, but conveyed to me the idea of some one striking iron with a muffled hammer. 1 rose from my bed and went to the window. The moon was now iu the western horizon, by ;which fact I knew that it must be near morning. The sound I have before referred to reached me more distinctly than when in the back part of the chamber. It appeared to come from some outhouses uhich were situated a hundred yards from the house. Now I am naturally of nn inquiring mind, and this sound, occuring as it did in the middle of the night, piqued my cunosity.-anu l ieu an iTrepresiuie ue- fire to go out and discover the cause of it. This desire.as the sound continued, grew upon me with such intensity thai I resolved lo gratify it at any price. I put on my boots, the only article of attire I had discarded, and cautiously opened the door of my chamber and noiselessly descended the rickety stair case. A few steps brought me into the "lower apartment, which I found entirely deserted. I crept quietly to tho win dow, and unfastening it without making the slightest noise, was soon in the moonlight. Not a soul was visible, but the sound I have mentioned grew much more dis tinct as J approached the place from whence it proceeded. At last I found m self before a long. low buildinj. thro' the crevices of which I could perceive a lurid glare issuing. I stooped down and peeped through the key-hole, and to my extreme surprise I saw half a dozen men, with their coats off and c1avo no. nerformintr a variety of strange occupation. Some were work ing at a forge, others were superintend ing the casting of molds,and some were engaged "in the process of mining coin. In a moment the whole truth burst up on me. Here was the gang of coun terfeiters I was in search of, and the landlord and his wife evidently belonged to the same band, for in one corner I perceived them employed, the man pol ishing offome half-dollar pieces, and the woman was packing the finished coin into rolls. I had seen enough and was about to return to my apartment, when I sud denly fella heavy band placed on my shoulder, and turning my head around, to my horror found myself in the grasp of as illlooking.a scoundrel as ever es caped the gallows. WJiat are joudoing here, myfgood fello'w'?' he exclaimed; -giving-me a shake. , , a "".!. iUta. Taking a stroll by moonlight,' I re- plied, endeavoring to retain my com posure. .-Well,. perhaps jou wlllust take a stroll inside, will jou? returned the ruffian, pushing open the door.and drag ging mo in after him. ( All tleJniiateB of the barn immedi ately" stopped work and rushed toward usjwlien'lhoy saw use. ; v- Why. what's all this?' they ex claimed. t 'A loafer I found peepin outside, said my captor. w - He's a traveler thatijaaie to the tav ern last night and askwUor lodging; tho last I saw of him he was safe in bed U the .landlord, i The men withdrew to a corner of the apartment, leaving one to keep guard over me. I soon saw they wore in earn est consultation, and were evidently de bating some important question. The man keeping guard over me said noth ing, but scowled fiercely. 1 had not said a single word during all the time I had been in tho barn. I was aware that whatever;I Bight say would, in all probably, do more harm than good, and it has always been a maxim of mine to hold my tongue when in doubt. At last the discussion seemed to be ended, for the blackest of the whole came for ward, and without any introduction, exclaimed 'I say, stranger, look here, you must die!' I did not move a muscle or utter a word. 'You have found, out our secret, and dead men tell no tales.' I was silent, We will give you ten minutes to say your prayers, and also allow OU tho privilege of being shot or hutig.' Suddenly an idea struck me. I re membered something that might save my life. I burst into a violent Gt of laughter, in fact it was hysterical, but they did not know it. Tliey looked at one another in amazement. W ell, he takes it mighty cool, nny how,' said one. 'Supposo he do n't think we arc in earnest,' said another. Come, stranger, you had better say your prayers,' said the man who had first spoken, 'lime flies.' My only reply was a fit of laughter more violent than the first. 'The rain's mail,' they excltimed. 'Or drunk, said some. Well, hots,' cried I, speaking for the first time, 'this is the best joke 1 have ever seen, n hat, lianir a nil .' i - j . 1 ain't nothin' else, was ny elegant rejoinder. What is your name V Did you ever hear of Ned Wiilett ? 1 replied. 'You may be certain of that. Ain't he the head of our profession ?' Well, then, I'm Ned.' You Ned Willelt ?' they all exclaim ed. 'You may bet jour life on that,' 1 returned, swaggering up to the corner where I had seen the old woman count ing and packing the counterfeit half dollars. Fortune favored me. Nono of tho men present had ever seen Ned Wiilett, although his reputation was well known lo them, and my swaggering, insolent manner had somewhat thrown them oil their guard, yet I could plainly see that their doubts were not all removed. And vou call these things well done, do you V I asked, taking up the roll of money. 'Well, all I have to say is, that if you cau't do belter than this, you had better shut up shop, that's all.' Can vou 6how us any better?' asked one of the men. I rather think I can. If I could n i I'd hang myself.' Let's see it,' they all ciied. This was my last coup, and one on which my life depended. 'Look here, gentlemen,' 1 exclaimed, taking one of the counterfeit half dol lars that had been rejected at the bank, here is my last job, what do you think of it?' ' It was .handed hand to-hand, some saying it was no counterfeit at all, and some saying it was. How will you prove it is a counter feit V asked one. By weghijigJitFwthra!g!nu''nu on0- I replied. "This -plan was immediately adopted aud its character proved. Perhaps he got this by accident;" 1 heard a man w.hisper to another. Try these,' I said, taking tho other tmn out of mv pocket. Al tbemd&kU'now vauiirhed. Beautiful,' exclaimed some. 'Very splendid,' said others. When they had xajnined than to their satisfaction they cordially tdbk'mo by the hand, j.every particle of doubt ... .i...: :..!., T having vanished irom meir ukuuo. carried on my part well. Some ques tions were occasionally asked mo involv ing some technicalities of the' business; these, however, I avoided, by slating that I was on a jouraoy, and would ...ilifir take a class of whisky lhan an swer questions ThoVhisly was" pro - duced and wc made a night of it. It was not till morning dawned that we separated. The next day I returned to Chicago and brought down the necessary assist ance, and captured the whole gang of counterfeiters in the very .act. Tho den was broken up forever,and most of them were condemned to serve a term in the State Prison. . , I have those half dollars still in my possession, and never intend to part with them, for they were certainly the means of saving my life. DANIEL BRYAN'S OATH. Daniel Bryan hnd "been a lawyer of eminence, but had fallen thro intoxica tion lo beggary and a dying condition. Bryan hnd married, in better days, the sister of Moses Felton. At length all hopes 'were given up. Week after week would tho fallen man lie drunk on the floor, and not a day of real sobriety marked his course. I doubt if such an other case was known. He wn too low for conviviality ; for those with whom he would have associated would not drink with him. All alone in his office and chamber, he still continued lo drink, and even his very life seemed the off spring of his jug. In early spring Moees Felton hail a call to go to Ohio. Before he set out he visited his sister, and offered to take her with him, but she would not go, 'But why stay here ?' he urged. 'You are fading away and disease is upon you. Why do you live with such a brute ?' flush, Moe, speak nol' answered the w ife, keeping knek her lears I will not leave him now.but he will soon Icavo me. lie cannot lite much longer.' At thai moment Daniel entered the apartment. He looked likoa wanderer from the tomb, lie hau hiSi' - jp' his iuir in his hand. 'Ah.lMoStfa, sneak nfatnlv."" " 1 1 ." u, . Tho usiior looked at him for n few women's in rilence ; then.as his features assumed a cold and stern expression, lie said in a sirongiy-einpnasiau iuuc y 'Daniel Bryan, I have been your best friend but one. My sister is an angel, though she is matched with a demon, 1 hafe loved you, Daniel, as I never lot ed man before; you are generous, noble and kind ; but I hate you now, for you are a devil incarnate. Look at thai waman, She is my sister. She inWil now live with me in comfort, on ly she will nol do il while you are alive; when you die she will come to inc. I pray that God will soon give her joys to my keeping. Now, Daniel, I do sin cerely hope (he first intelligence that reaches me irom my native putue mwv arriving at my now home, may bo that you aro dead.' 'Stop, Moses, I can reform yet.' You can not ; it is beyond your pow er. You have had inducements enough to reform half the sinners of creation, and you are lower than everWore. Go and die. sir, as soon as you can, for the moment that sees you thus, shall not find me among tho mourners.' Bryan's eyes flashed, and he drew himself proudly up, as ho said in his old tone of sarcasm : Go to Ohio, and I'll sond you news. Go, sir, and watch tho post ; 1 will yel make you lake back your words.' Never, Daniel Bryan, never.' You shall I 1 swear it 1' With these words Daniel Bryan hurl ed his jug into the fireplace, and while yet a thousand frgments were flying ov er the floor, he strode from the house. M try sank fainting on tho floor. Mo ses bore her to the bed, and having call ed in a neighbor, he hurried uway, for the stage was waiijng. For a month Daniel hovered over tlfe brink of the urave, but ho din not die. One gill of brandy will savo you, said the doctor, who saw that tho ab rupt removal of the stimulants from a system that for long years had almost subsisted on nothing else, was nearly suro to prove fatal. r 'You can surely lake a gill and not take any more.' 'Ay,' gasped tho poor man, tako ai gill aud brake my oath ? Moses felton shall neVer hearhai brandjr and rum killed me 1 If the waul of i kills lsnc.( then let ma die. But i won't die ; I'll live till Hoses Felton shall eat his worth.; He did live. An iron will conquered. For a month he could nol walk without help. But he hnd help joyful help, Miry helped him. A year passed away, and Moses Fel um returned to Verm6i;t. He entered the court house at Burlington, and Dan iel Bryan was on the floor pleading (or a young man who had been indicted for forgery. Felton started with surprise, Never before had such torrents of elo quence poured from his lips. The caso was given to tho jury, and the youth was ttcquitted. The successful counsel turned from the court room and mot Moscs'FeJton, Tuoy shook bauds bul dill not speak. When they reached a Vpbt'whero none others could heir them, Bryan stopped, and said . nuub 4,4 5mi5riiattans S-W-jf-r r rr- -w -w If IVtT W V r-r TfiT 'Moses, do you remember the words you spoke to me a year ago V I do, Daniel.' 'Will you now take them back un say them now and forever ?' 'Yes, with all my heart.' . 'Then I am, in part, repaid.' 'And what must be the remainder of the payment ?' asked Moses. I must die an upright, honset, un purjured man. The oath that has bound me thus far was made for life" That evening Mary Bryan was among the happiest of the happy. -v An Ingenious Boot-Black. The street boot-blacks are one of the 'institutions' of New York, as well as some other large cities. You see them on the sidewalks, in and around the hotels, and frequently on tho ferrv- boats. Thev carry a box containing iheir 'kit of implements,' the brushes, blacking-boxes, etc. This is suspend ed by a strap over tho shoulders, and when a customer nods assent to their generally polite imitation, 'Black yer boots?' or 'Shine up, sii?' they quickly set down their box for your feet to rest on, drop upon their knees on the pave ment, and woik as rapidly as possible, so as not to detain their pttrons. They first turn up the pants, to keep them from being soiled, then with one brush they clean ihe boots, with another ap plying the blacking, and with two oth ers, one in each hand, polish away. They return a 'thank ye for the half dime, or dime, given them for their la bor. These bovs are senerallv so oolite and so industrious that we rather like them, and sometimes lake a 'shine up just to see them work,and to chat with the smart little fellows Here is a case iliustri ting their ingenuity: A wull-drcsed man standing at a ho tel door, nol long since, was hailed by one of them with the usual question: 'Slune up. sir?" What do you chargo for blacking boot!?' asked ihe man, who was some nhnt noted for stinginess. 'Five cents,' was the reply. 'loo much, too much; III git e you 'liree cents,' said the man ai tfnVweni'wiftt iftTgni ana" main, ana very soon had one ooot sinning like a mirror; but instead of commencing on tho other, he began to pack up his brushes. You haen'l finished!' exclaimed the man. . 'Never mind,' replied the boot-black, with a twinkle of his eye, 4I won't cbargo you for anything I've done; theie comes a customer who pays. The man glanced at the shining boot, and then at the other, which was rusty and besprinkled jwith mud, thought of the reuiculous figure he wouiu mase with one Dolished boot, and amid the laughter of the bvstanders agreed lo give the shaip boy ten cents-to finish ihe job, which-1 he did in double-quick time and wub great pleasure. Memort is a Biao. Last wiuter.du- rinir the frost that succeeded the new year, a little robin red-breast regularly attended the quarrymen who raised stones for Langmde lime" kiln. when they were rating their dinner piece, and pick ed up the crumbs that happened to (all from them. It soon became so tamo as to pick from the hand. This il contin ued lo do till the nesting season, when it went off, and no more was seen of it till about a month ago, whn, as one of the men happened to be raeadtng a gale near tho quarry, little red-brenst lighted on a piece of wood he had in his hand, and turning up its eye confidently .show ed unmistakably that it knew its old friend. The man produced some crumbs from his pocket, a motion red-breast ap peared to understand by hopping on to his hand and picking them. Since then il may bo seen daily taking food from the hand at a distance near the quarry. another and a stronger one, having-tak- en possession of the quarry, and show ing fight to its tame brother whenever he ntiemnts lo come near, li this bo not memory, itn Something vory it. Ayr Advertiser. like Luther asd Hts DnNo Child. He anDroached thebedaiid jsaul to her, Mv little daughter, my beloved Marga ret, vou would .willintjly remain with your earthly parents; out u uou cans you, you will also go to yourIeavonly Father.1 She replied. 'Yost dear falh- - s . ft n . 1 !!.. er?irisns Godpleases' ' Pear little mrl'.' :hd Vxattimed, '0, how I Jove her! the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.' He-then-look the Bible and road to her the passage. Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they-arise. 'Awake and sing, ye (that c?wJl trTtK0 'ust ur thy dew is asHhe dew' of herbs, and the earth shall cksJWtitheu,eadl? lie then said," 'My daughter, enter thou into thy resting-place in "peace. f" She turned her eyes toward him and said, with touching simplicity, 'ics. father.' A young lady was heard to declare that sho could n't go lofightfor the country, but she -was williug to, allow the men togoand die an old maid, which she thought was as, "real a sac rifice as anybody could U called upon to mnk.e, Ihe Choice of Martina. Long years ago, in the early times of the Christian Church, a Christian sold ier named Martins served in the Roman army. 1 his was no uncommon circura sdnce then, for il was not a time of vio lent persecution; and as tho faithful ser vants of Jesus were doubtless found al so the most faithful to an earthly mas ter, the laws against them w re not much regarded. Marlius was'young, of a good and wealthy family, and much respected in his profession. The office of centurion becoming vacant, he was chosen as a suitable person to hold it. But another soldier, of.a jealous and ambitious dis position, came forward and declared that Marlius, being Christian, was legally unfit for the post; and that he himself, being ncx; in rank, ought to be pre ferred. Marlius, being questioned, al once confessed his religion. But the Gover nor, knowing the terrible consequences which must follow if the point wer to be seriously taken up. said he might have three horns for consideration .after hioh the question would be repeated. Theolecnes, Bishop of Cxsarea. heard what was going on. He came to th. tribunal, and, taking the arm of Marti ns, led him into the nearest church.- Then, taking a soldier's sword, he laid it down beside a New Testament. 'And now,' he said, 'choose my son, between these two.' Marlius did nol hesitate; he laid hold at once of the Word of God. 'You have done, well, my son;'H the faithful pastor. Hold fast by him whom jou have chosen, and. you shall oon enjoy him forever. He will strengthen you for all that remains, and ou shall depart in peace.' The remaining lime was spent, we may believe, in earnest prayer and ex hortation. When the three hours were past, he was again summoned to the bar. He boldly confessed his faitb in Christ, was condemned and beheaded, His name will ever br remembered with honor as one of "the' noble army of mar t)s' who sealed their testimony with their blood. fcj S0 B,n.A .! If "L . snlAa Kwe.one, too. 'For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?' Dear young readers, thank God ilm you live not in days like those of Mar lius, and thnt such a choice as his is nol likely literally lo bo set before you. But,his,.apV& must be yours, if you would be found among those faithful souls whom the Lord Jesus shall con fess before men and angels as his own, at the judgment-day. To you, to eve ry one who hears the Gospel message, that solemn word is addressed, 'Choose ye this day whom ye will serve.' ' And, in the history of each one who lives long on earth, there are p trticular times when a decision must be made when the claims of ihe two masters Christ and tho world become fairly opposed, and ono or the other must be openly preferred. 01 seek grace beforehand to enable you in thai hour nol to hesi tate. Pray for such faith in Jesus, such love to him, as will make you willing lo pari with any thing, or to suffer any thing at his command. English Uhil dren'M Paper. Rules for Winter. Never go to bed with cold, damp feet. In going into h colder air, keep tbe mouth resolutely closed, that byvcom pelliuir the air to pass circui'.ously thro' the aose and head.it may beconio warm ed before il reaches tho lungs, and thus prevent thoso shocks and sudden chilis which frequently end in pleurisy.pneu- monit, and other seriou tortus ot dis ease. Never sleep with the head in the draft of an open door or window. Lei moio cover be on the lower limbs than on the body. Have an extra cov ering within easy reach in case of a sudden and great change of weather during the night. Never stand still a moment out. of doors, especially ai street corners, af;er having walked "even a' .short distanc.. Nwver.ride uear the open window of a vehicle for a single half minute, espe cially Ifit has been preceded by a walk: valuable lives- have thus been lost, or uood health permanently destioyed. Never put ri.a new boot or shoe iu .beumnini a, tourney.- , j ,. ,., iffcver wear India, rubber JocoIihjJry weaiuer. If comnelled 'to face" a bitter cold wind, throw a'sllk1 'ha'ndkercliiet over ihe, face; iu agency is.vonderfuLin mod ifying the cold v j. - i Those who are easijyjchilleii on going out of doors should, .havo some cotmn Batting -attached 10 me vest or owicr garment, atfs 16 protect tho space be tween the shoulder blades' .bebindrthe lungs being.attached.to the body5at that point; a utile, menu worm nve iira: the amount ovirthe'chest in front. . Never sit:fbrmord than five minutes ai a time with the back against the fire or slQve a , i K Avoid sitting against cushions, iu the bacUs of p'ews in churches; if the jU8 covered boarii'frtlS'cold, sit ere'ctwith out touching it. " ' C" J Never begin a journey until bicak fast has been ea.tcn. . TzilM. There is an entertaining wor, wttk wbicb we bay all been miliar ia ear younger days, whereia a certain tatter expatiates to bis pupils am the valM of eyes. 'Eyes antr Ko Eyes,' the story is' called, and it is In the tolasse 'flaw ford and Jfertoa The balsaee of the matter is that one yowtb No Ejrea goes gaping about the world, aad nothing but that which he stuablespy.-, er, while the other Eyes--f adSsowr- thing -novel, sonethiBf pleasing aad useful, on every baad. . - the work! of mecbaaics. jof scMMe, ofnrt, is full of trifles, or matters that seera to be, yet few take note of thesa. Wise above many is be who does. We read, in a' recent exchange, that Tower's patent pin is bei manufac- tured in large quantities and is highly popular 'What ia a patent pia?' asks No Eyes; 'a pin is a pin, if it has a point, but what is their patentable abeai that? By the law! a thing that has hee iu common use for years caa not be pro tected!' That is true;.but, as it hap pens, Mr. Towers did not patent the pin. What then? Two litte nicks in it near the point. 'And what's the use of two little nicks near the point, I" should like to know?' pursues ; No Eyes. Simply to prevent it from being drawn out by accident, so thai' it holds better. does its woik more eficiently a a word, is improved a hundredfold; aad Mr. Towers will very likely "reap a hand some reward for his idea. Thus. . 'No Eyes' is nlenced, and walks awaywhh his hand on.LS beard aad Be w ideas is his head. He begins (o ihtak that, if there is commercial value ia two akks near a pin's point, there must be other wrinkles worth discovering,-and he is the mau to find them. Most frequently we ere called apes to notice ihe organization of new com panies to work patents on what are seed times called trifles. They are trifles; but they exercise a most important ia fluence oa the world's coasfort aad ecoa- omy; otherwise capitalists would act touch them, ,Ti . 1 .ii - -; crease in a bobbin to hold .tbe ffrst aU of the yarn; a little matter to auaVe aa indention in the rim of a tobacco box, to serve as a catch; yet each and all of these trifles, we are told, return their lucky owneis handsome revenues. Ia making cut nails a .great" diffcalty has been lo feed tbe sheet to the sheen prop erly, so as to cut the metal without waste, and many complicated device have been invented' for the purpose. Recently some wide-awake person dis covered that, by cutting the aaua with a punch, and skipping one at every stroke the sheet might be fed straight through, saving an immense aasoaat of labor, this has been lately patented. All these inventions are ataply the practical illustration of the asoral con veyed fa tbe storv asentioaed at the bead of this article. It is 'Eyes andNo Eyes over, agaia. -ilea without; ateans go through the world crying oat against their fellows for being rich when the; are poor, and declaring that wealth it unequally divided, when some comrade, equally poor iu point of worldly goods, but with intelligence, energy, persever ance, and determination tosacceed, pats forth his hand aad seises a prize. In this country there are abundant sources of wealth for thoso who wish i' but Without eyes how can we see with out '.be will to succeed how can we hope to? Sme mm. having burned th. ir fing ers wiii a ii n , shake their heada ear gcim.'l : they wag il.e:r beard. -saying, 'Catch me in thai huMiiess ag-iini' This isa. if nl.ip recked sailor sho'd forever swear the main beoaufe of mis fortune. Perpetual-ir.oiion penpIV, wa-ter-w.heels that pump their own, water, windmills that mmuf.iciure h-ir wind because these are wortiiles sj are all and sundry machines, akin Jo them; but good invention, which seive some purpose, even if it be only to cut a slice of bread straight, are salable audr valuable. 'He who runs ai.i read, says the proverbrbut he who kep his eyes open "wilt see many thiegs. i$ci" entifie Anerietm. I - ,e y . -"v ri - - As Editor1 oaSHttrTau'vafo'Iffa retutnedsljosa'eoa Thursday.-; says an editor, after a trip ,08X1 sajadrtaMace in about three andl half days.baviag ia that time passed over lour States, asae ?snruadi, ! foar'bxta'aad'.: bireache: Aay persea w.her has deae awre ia iliac iaw,irill please forward his addTess.Sad tliBjsmall balBe,.he owes as., , RB Scoffing. To a joung infidel who. scoffed at Christianity on account of tho misconduct of sosao of its professors. Dr. Mason sai'df 'Did yon. e'ver'aaow ia' uproar made became WinSdl wen .astray jroet the path of morality T Tim ittlidol admitted be bad not. j'.Tuear, said the Doctor.ypnadmitliat Luris llanity is a holy ,religiou'f by expecting Us pfofessoisrto be holy ; and thus, by youT"y'cofRi,"yourpayni.e high est complement in your powerl!" . t SSZ" i ti. 'rd , It is riot wliaf he wakes, LutwhatJlO saves '1; t makes a man rich. r A